'Gang of Four' by Ralph Robinson.
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‘Stuck Squirrel' by Milko Marchetti
A squirrel, hilariously frozen in an awkward position, claimed the top honour at this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
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‘Mantis Flamenca' by Jose Mighel Gallego Molina
Spanish photographer Molina captured this award-winning image, which won first position in the Insects Category. Taken in Pantano el Sitjar, Spain, the photo features a Flemish Mantis striking a pose reminiscent of a flamenco dancer.
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‘Whiskered Tern Crash Landing' by Damyan Petkov
The Birds Category winner features a whiskered tern clumsily colliding with a rock, as its companion gazes on in astonishment.
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‘Unexpected Role Swap' by Przemyslaw Jakubczyk
An award-winning image from Szczecin Lagoon, Poland, shows a fish seemingly chasing a bald eagle. The photo sealed first place in the Fish and Other Aquatic Animals category.
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‘Smooching Owlets' by Sarthak Ranganadhan
Sarthak Ranganadhan, a 16-year-old Indian photographer, won the Nikon Junior category title for his amazing photo of two spotted owlets caught in a moment alongside their grinning offspring.
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‘Awkward Smiley Frog' by Kingston Tam
This photo of a frog flashing a goofy smile secured the Nikon Young Photographer award at this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
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‘Shake Ruffle Rattle and Roll' by Tapani Linnanmaki
The People's Choice winner from Finland features a white-tailed eagle striking a series of amusing poses while fluffing its feathers.
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'Hide and Seek' by Leslie McLeod
This shot captures a female cheetah seeking a mate, under the watchful gaze of a group of topi, as she left scent messages on trees.
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'Gang of four' by Ralph Robinson
These rockhopper penguins are strutting along the penguin highway, heading into town with no intention of sharing space.
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